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Is that what they told you, or is it your own conclusion? If you find that that special someone, you will work things out (and parents may be able to help), it

by jll29 1y ago

Is that what they told you, or is it your own conclusion? If you find that that special someone, you will work things out (and parents may be able to help), it's strange to hear an economic argument being made for not showing an interest in the opposite sex.

happytoexplain 1y ago
This is idealistic.
4b11b4 1y ago
Agree, what else is there
- 4b11b4 1y ago
  But it's so naive
WarOnPrivacy 1y ago
> Is that what they told you, or is it your own conclusion? Me and my 5 adult sons live together. We talk about these things so I know. > If you find that that special someone, you will work things out Math says no. Two people working full time who make 60% of basic bills isn't sustainable. They might 'work things out' for one month or three. But as long as that goes on, stress will grow. That kind of stress eats hope. Eventually the couple will lapse into survival mode where every day is numb. The solution to this isn't more Will or Love or Good Thoughts. The solution is an economy where a couple can support themselves on ≤2 typical incomes.
- joules77 1y ago
  Send them abroad. Just like Parents from the rest of the world sent their kids to the US once upon a time. Move where the jobs and money move. Waiting for politicians and corporations to fix the economy is like waiting for parasites to produce a corn field.
  - WarOnPrivacy 1y ago
    > Send them abroad. If I had the money to do that I wouldn't need to live with my 5 adult sons. > Move where the jobs and money move. Reestablishing to another market requires a fat stack of cash and a lot of luck. More so for 6 people. Once there the clock is ticking and whatever cash remains is evaporating while everyone searches for work. If enough jobs aren't found in time, 6 people are homeless.
    - joules77 1y ago
      Do you think every immigrant who moved to the US sat on large stacks of cash? Go and talk to them and ask them how they did it cuz you have no idea what you are talking about.
      - WarOnPrivacy 1y ago
        > Reestablishing to another market requires a fat stack of cash and a lot of luck. If enough jobs aren't found in time, 6 people are homeless. > Do you think every immigrant who moved to the US sat on large stacks of cash? Not every one. Some had established family on the other end - and they had housing and jobs waiting for them. Some didn't and wound up homeless. > you have no idea what you are talking about. I've lived every bit of this. Including homelessness. Including distance moves made possible by family support. I can't imagine what qualifications you feel are needed.

by jll29 1y ago

happytoexplain 1y ago

This is idealistic.

4b11b4 1y ago

Agree, what else is there

4b11b4 1y ago
But it's so naive

WarOnPrivacy 1y ago

> Is that what they told you, or is it your own conclusion? Me and my 5 adult sons live together. We talk about these things so I know. > If you find that that special someone, you will work things out Math says no. Two people working full time who make 60% of basic bills isn't sustainable. They might 'work things out' for one month or three. But as long as that goes on, stress will grow. That kind of stress eats hope. Eventually the couple will lapse into survival mode where every day is numb. The solution to this isn't more Will or Love or Good Thoughts. The solution is an economy where a couple can support themselves on ≤2 typical incomes.

joules77 1y ago
Send them abroad. Just like Parents from the rest of the world sent their kids to the US once upon a time. Move where the jobs and money move. Waiting for politicians and corporations to fix the economy is like waiting for parasites to produce a corn field.
- WarOnPrivacy 1y ago
  > Send them abroad. If I had the money to do that I wouldn't need to live with my 5 adult sons. > Move where the jobs and money move. Reestablishing to another market requires a fat stack of cash and a lot of luck. More so for 6 people. Once there the clock is ticking and whatever cash remains is evaporating while everyone searches for work. If enough jobs aren't found in time, 6 people are homeless.
  - joules77 1y ago
    Do you think every immigrant who moved to the US sat on large stacks of cash? Go and talk to them and ask them how they did it cuz you have no idea what you are talking about.
    - WarOnPrivacy 1y ago
      > Reestablishing to another market requires a fat stack of cash and a lot of luck. If enough jobs aren't found in time, 6 people are homeless. > Do you think every immigrant who moved to the US sat on large stacks of cash? Not every one. Some had established family on the other end - and they had housing and jobs waiting for them. Some didn't and wound up homeless. > you have no idea what you are talking about. I've lived every bit of this. Including homelessness. Including distance moves made possible by family support. I can't imagine what qualifications you feel are needed.